Safety first: Part 1 February 21, 2019 “Yeah, I’ve got my annual safety inspection coming up, and I’m not looking forward to it,” Mark said. Sitting across from him at a truck stop just outside of Toronto,…
Shopping for iron February 21, 2019 Fear of emissions systems remains a factor in the secondary truck market
A different kind of tax fraud February 21, 2019 Scam emails and phone calls are a constant occurrence these days. When a call comes in and you don’t recognize the number, or an email hits your inbox from an…
MELT is a good first stop February 21, 2019 I’m tired. There are a lot of things in the trucking industry that can wear you down as a driver. But nothing drains me more than the jabber that rains…
Making progress February 21, 2019 Two recent positive announcements will improve the trucking industry
Changing the image — and seeing the future — in trucking February 21, 2019 I think it is fair to say that if the trucking industry is to succeed in attracting and recruiting the workers we need, it’s time to tackle the issue we…
Trips, slips, and falls February 21, 2019 This time of year – the season of slippery, icy surfaces – we all need to watch our step and move carefully to avoid falls. Did you know that truckers…
Help for traumatized truckers February 21, 2019 Rapid access to mental health professionals is helping truckers cope with post-accident trauma
All for one, ONE for Freight February 5, 2019 MILTON, Ont. — Traditional is not in David Carruth’s vocabulary. He’s the president and chief executive officer of ONE for Freight – a transportation service provider that prides itself on being…
Dalton is hailed a cab: Part 4 February 5, 2019 The story so far Mark arrives at Intra-City Truck Lines yard ready to begin his time as a taxi truck driver. At first all looks good, but instead of a…
Today’s automated transmissions smarter, more versatile February 5, 2019 Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) have come to dominate the on-highway trucking segment, but they’re also gaining acceptance in vocational applications. Once shunned by drivers who preferred the reliability and versatility…
A run with Dad February 4, 2019 I recently went on a trip with my father, who has been driving across North America for more than 45 years. I’ve traveled to many places with him, from the…
We have an image issue, and we are to blame February 4, 2019 The image of the trucking industry is one of those topics that has been discussed by those inside the industry for as long as I can remember. When I first…
Putting diversity and inclusion into action February 4, 2019 Canada’s labor force is comprised of increasing numbers of women, visible minorities, newcomers to Canada, youth, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities. We also know that people come to work…